Cold storage of organotypically cultured skin equivalents for clinical applications
US10743533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/148
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for storing, shipping and using skin equivalents made by organotypic culture. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for producing, transporting, storing and using skin equivalents produced by organotypic culture at reduced temperatures, preferably from 2-8 degrees Celsius. The methods include sterile packaging of the grafts so that the sterility and integrity of the package is maintained until the time of use for grafting purposes.
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